With the current state of the world, a large number of countries have enacted some form of social distancing requirements, with the reasoning being to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 – the virus that has rapidly swept the globe. PlayStation, in an effort to encourage people to stay home, …
Read More »Nintendo Switch updated to firmware 10.0.0 bringing a much-requested feature
Since its release in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has seen consistent firmware updates to improve various aspects of the hybrid console. The console has now reached a milestone firmware update – 10.0.0. Though the upgrades may be smaller than the number suggests, firmware 10.0.0 does bring with it one of …
Read More »The Steam Game Festival returns in June for a ‘Summer Edition’
Late last year, in collaboration with The Game Awards, the first Steam Game Festival took place. This event saw over a dozen unreleased games host demos on Steam for players to play within a limited 48 hour window. Last month, the festival returned with a ‘Spring Edition’. It has now …
Read More »Resident Evil 8 rumoured to once again fully support VR
When Resident Evil 7 released in 2017, one of its standout features was the fact that the game would be playable in its entirety using PlayStation VR. Now, with leaks and rumours surrounding the series’ next mainline entry beginning to come to light, it would appear as though Capcom intends …
Read More »Journey by thatgamecompany is coming to Steam soon
Ever since Journey first came out on the PlayStation 3 all the way back in 2012, thatgamecompany’s indie adventure title has seen itself slowly but surely land on other systems. The game was remastered for PlayStation 4 in 2015, before arriving on smartphones and the Epic Games Store last year. …
Read More »Danganronpa will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with new announcements
The Danganronpa series is generally regarded as one of the best and most successful visual novels in the gaming medium. The franchise, which has seen three mainline titles, alongside spin-off games; an anime adaptation; as well as novels and manga is as strong as ever 10 years on from the …
Read More »Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and punishments is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free titles to users of its platform. Though this week’s offerings appear to be lighter than most weeks, there is still a lot to enjoy. Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments – the adventure mystery game, and Close to the Sun – …
Read More »Controversial game ‘Hatred’ teased to be coming to the Switch
Every so often, a game comes around that leads to much debate and controversy. Back in 2014, that game was Hatred – an isometric shoot ‘em up where the sole purpose of the game was to enact a ‘genocide crusade’ and kill as many innocent civilians as possible. The title, …
Read More »The Witcher 3 has sold almost 30 million copies to date
Just under 5 years on from the release of The Witcher 3, it has been confirmed that the third entry in the series has now sold through over 28 million copies, with PC being by far the best selling platform...
Read More »The Japanese ratings board will close for the next month, causing potential game delays
It seems as though the world currently can’t go a day without more news related to COVID-19. The effects of the virus have been global and have affected nearly every single industry. Though a number of games have already been delayed by studios due to COVID-19, it looks like many …
Read More »Disco Elysium will be coming “soon” to Switch
Disco Elysium was one of 2019’s breakout hits. As the debut title from Ukraine-based studio ZA/UM, the PC RPG went on to win a plethora of awards, including receiving the most awards from any game at the 2019 Game Awards. While it was already known that the developers were intending …
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man joins PlayStation Now in April 2020
Ever since PlayStation Now received its soft-relaunch back in October 2019, the game subscription service has focused much more heavily on giving its users higher quality titles. Previous months have seen PS4 juggernauts such as God of War and Persona 5 join the line-up. The stand out title for the …
Read More »PlayStation 5’s new “DualSense” controller has been revealed
Sony has officially shown off its first piece of PlayStation 5 hardware – the DualSense – replacing its DualShock moniker and making it clear that Sony is taking a new step into what they deem to be the future of gaming...
Read More »All future Microsoft events will adopt a digital format until July 2021
There’s no denying that COVID-19 has had a monumental effect on the gaming industry. Aside from the obvious negative side effects of the virus itself, its widespread nature has led to a near standstill when it comes to future gaming events and conferences. Though it is unknown when it may …
Read More »Microsoft’s Project xCloud is expanding to 11 more countries
Microsoft’s Project xCloud is the console manufacturer’s online game streaming platform. Announced back in 2018, the service is in its preview testing phase. Currently available only to users in a small number of countries including the US, UK, Canada and South Korea, the service is set to expand greatly, adding …
Read More »Three more Modern Warfare games have been planned, according to rumours
The Call of Duty series is always consistently one of the best selling games each year. Though critical reception varies from title to title, the games prove to be lucrative for Activision time and time again. It seems however that 2019’s Modern Warfare reboot may have been particularly successful, as …
Read More »Mafia II and III Definitive Editions leak via Korean ratings board
The Mafia series is arguably one of 2K's lesser appreciated franchises. First released in 2002, the series has seen three entries so far. Though the first two games are held in high regard, the third entry was considered a step down. According to Korean and Taiwanese games rating boards, fans …
Read More »Capcom survey suggests more Resident Evil remakes are on the way
The Resident Evil series of games is by far Capcom’s biggest. With almost 100 million copies sold across the franchise’s 20+ year history, Resident Evil has certainly received special treatment from Capcom – especially when it comes to remaking old titles. With Resident Evil 2 Remake releasing last year, and …
Read More »Nolan North “doesn’t see” Mark Wahlberg as Sully in the Uncharted film
For years, talks of an Uncharted film based on the popular PlayStation franchise have been in the works. The film currently has a release date of 2021, with Tom Holland on board to play protagonist Nathan Drake, and Mark Wahlberg set to be Sully – Drake’s mentor/father figure. Nolan North, …
Read More »Rumours suggest that the ESA’s plans for a digital E3 have been cancelled
When the ESA first confirmed that E3 2020 would not be going ahead due to COVID-19, they assured fans that a digital event would take place in its stead, ensuring that one of gaming’s biggest expos would still hold a presence in 2020. An industry insider has now claimed that …
Read More »COVID-19 adverts to be added to a number of video games
Video games have always had a spotty relationship with in-game advertising. To some, the inclusion of these ads in games may lead to a greater immersion, as the ads would mirror what players would see in real-life. To others however, it is an invasive practice that serves no benefit to …
Read More »The Epic Games Store adds a surprise title to its free weekly games
The Epic Games Store is continuing to offer free games to its users each week. Over the past couple weeks however, the storefront has been adding surprise titles to its list of free games. Last week saw World War Z being added. This week, joining the – already announced – …
Read More »Turok is free for Twitch Prime members in April
Each month, Twitch offers a number of free games to subscribers of its Prime service. April’s free games include a number of classics such as Turok, among a plethora of indie experiences – all of which can be had for free to those who are currently subscribed to Twitch Prime. The …
Read More »Terraria surpasses 30 million copies sold
Ever since it first released in 2011, Terraria has been a consistent seller. Over the course of nearly 10 years, the game has continued to see support from its developers Re-Logic. In turn, fans have continued to support the game, with the title recently being announced to have sold over …
Read More »Uncharted 4 among PlayStation Plus’ free games for April
Last week, April’s free PlayStation Plus titles had allegedly leaked. The console manufacturer has now finally announced which titles subscribers to its online service can expect – and it is as the leaks foretold. For the month of April, PS Plus subscribers can look forward to receiving Uncharted 4: A …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold for April includes Fable and Project Cars 2
Microsoft is continuing to offer to its Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers a number of free games each month. The month of April is looking good for anyone who is a fan of racing games or RPGs, as Project Cars 2, Fable Anniversary, Knights of Pen and …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII’s preload date moved up due to download speeds
Due to the effects of COVID-19, ISPs’ bandwidths have been stretched thin. In response, PlayStation has opted to slow down its services in order to reduce this strain. This move led fans to wonder whether the preload of Final Fantasy VII, which was set to go live on the 7th …
Read More »QuakeCon 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
With the world currently going through a global pandemic, many companies are opting to either delay or entirely cancel plans which may have been in place for years. From events such as E3 2020 being cancelled, to release dates being altered, and conferences being hosted online instead of in person, …
Read More »Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered announced with 30 day PS4 exclusivity
For years there have been rumours that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 was set to get a remaster. Yesterday we reported that the game’s announcement was imminent, and true enough, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Campaign Remastered has now been announced. As is in the title, the game features …
Read More »DOOM Eternal is estimated to have sold 700k copies on PC alone
Recently we reported on DOOM Eternal’s sales success. The first person shooter which released on the 20th of March, was said to have been the best launch ever for the franchise – though no specific figures were given. Now, thanks to PlayTracker, we know that the game is estimated to …
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